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eff, 18 days ago to random

Have questions about the TikTok ban? We've got (some) answers. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/biden-signed-tiktok-ban-whats-next-tiktok-users

eff, 18 days ago to random

Congress seems to think that the highest priority when it comes to AI is to protect celebrities – living or dead. Never fear, ghosts of the famous and infamous, the U.S Senate is on it. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/congress-should-just-say-no-no-fakes

eff, 19 days ago to random

Robots, Predictive Policing, Social Media Monitoring.

These are just some of the new technologies we've explained for you in our new Field Guide to Police Surveillance eff.org/sls

eff, 19 days ago to random

EFF has long advocated for affordable, accessible, future-proof internet access for all. See what EFA member @cctvcambridge is doing to address digital equity in Massachusetts. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/cctv-cambridge-addressing-digital-equity-massachusetts

eff, 19 days ago to random

We’ve analyzed the House version of KOSA, and unsurprisingly, it is just as dangerous as the Senate version. It’s crucial everyone who cares about digital rights continue to oppose it. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/us-version-kosa-still-censorship-bill

eff, 20 days ago to random

Bay Area! Want to get involved in grassroots security training? Join EFF at the @bsidessf personal security village today to learn about the Electronic Frontier Alliance and EFF's Surveillance Self-Defense guide. https://www.eff.org/event/eff-bsides-san-francisco

eff, 20 days ago to random

Right of publicity has become a money-making machine that can be used to shut down all kinds of activities and expressive speech. Congress shouldn’t add to that with the NO FAKES Act. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/congress-should-just-say-no-no-fakes

eff, 20 days ago to random

The dangerous Kids Online Safety Act #KOSA now has a House version, and some lawmakers are seeking to attach the bill to must-pass legislation. Legislation of this magnitude deserves to pass—or fail—on its own merits. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/us-version-kosa-still-censorship-bill

eff, 21 days ago to random

“We’re being asked to trust a company to present evidence that could eventually put people in prison” without supporting evidence including transparent methodology, EFF’s @legind told @nbcnews. “That goes against the right to due process.” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ai-tool-used-thousands-criminal-cases-facing-legal-challenges-rcna149607

eff, 21 days ago to random

Today is World Press Freedom Day. EFF fights for a free and open internet for journalists and everyone, everywhere. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/world-press-freedom-day-and-every-day-we-fight-open-internet

eff, 21 days ago to TikTok

The impact of this legislation isn’t entirely clear yet, but what is clear: whether #TikTok is banned or sold to new owners, millions of people in the U.S. will no longer be able to get information and communicate with each other as they presently do. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/biden-signed-tiktok-ban-whats-next-tiktok-users

eff, 22 days ago to random

When you become a member of EFF, you're able to choose some EFF gear with your donation. You also receive some perks, like access to our members-only speakeasies and discounts to our shop. Join today! https://eff.org/mjoin

eff, 22 days ago to random

Police’s ability to ID protestors with face recognition tech makes people "vulnerable to retaliation for their political speech" and could "chill people’s willingness to engage in constitutionally protected activities,” EFF’s Matthew Guariglia told @FastCompany. https://www.fastcompany.com/91116791/facial-recognition-technology-campus-protests-police-surveillance-gaza

eff, 22 days ago to random

There's a lot of case law on Section 230’s limitation of platforms’ liability for content posted by users, but not much on whether a subsection protects creators of tools that let users control how they access the internet, EFF’s Sophia Cope told @WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/meta-section-230-users-algorithm/

eff, 22 days ago to random

In San Francisco for #BSidesSF or #RSAC this upcoming week? Fill out your schedule with EFF's Tech Trivia on May 9th! Join us to test your knowledge on digital security, online rights, and internet culture. Plus, we'll have tacos 🌮 https://www.eff.org/tt24m

eff, 23 days ago to random

New Speaking Freely interview! This time we sat down with VP of Global Advocacy at the Wikimedia Foundation, Rebecca MacKinnon. Read her interview and more here: https://eff.org/speaking-freely

VP of Global Advocacy at the Wikimedia Foundation, Rebecca MacKinnon

eff, 23 days ago to random

A reminder to Swifties and non-Swifties alike to regularly review your phone's location sharing settings.
Remember: the deepest privacy threat from mobile phones is the way that they announce your whereabouts all day (and all night) long.

A screenshot from the lyric video of Taylor Swift's new song, "Black Dog.' The lyrics are: And so I watch as you walk into some bar called The Black Dog and pierce new holes in my heart you forgot to turn it off

eff, 23 days ago to random

“License plate readers are not documenting crime — they are documenting the perfectly legal activity that is driving your car on a public road,” EFF’s Dave Maass told The News & Observer. “It’s capturing more information on innocent people in that neighborhood.” https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article286920890.html

eff, 23 days ago to random

On EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet,” Repair Association leader Gay Gordon-Byrne joins Cindy Cohn and @jgkelley to discuss the past, present and future of the #RightToRepair movement. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/podcast-episode-right-repair-catches-car

eff, 24 days ago to random

EFF’s @evacide went in-depth on privacy, cybersecurity, and future tech challenges for our democratic society with the @EDPS #20Talks series. https://20years.edps.europa.eu/en/talks/eva-galperin

eff, 24 days ago to random

Have you seen EFF's very own Cybertiger IRL? 🐯 Here's your chance! Join us May 9th at EFF's Tech Trivia Night #EFFTechTrivia https://www.eff.org/tt24m

eff, 24 days ago to random

Expanded #RightToRepair protections could bring a flood of new local small-business jobs while reducing waste, Repair Association leader Gay Gordon-Byrne tells EFF’s Cindy Cohn and Jason Kelley on the latest episode of “How to Fix the Internet.” https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/podcast-episode-right-repair-catches-car

eff, 25 days ago to random

You can help support EFF tools like Privacy Badger, Certbot, and Atlas of Surveillance by becoming a member of EFF today! https://eff.org/mjoin

eff, 25 days ago to random

Using your face or thumbprint to unlock your phone is convenient, but courts may grant less legal protection to biometrics. EFF’s Andrew Crocker spoke to @Gizmodo about passwords and the Fifth Amendment. https://gizmodo.com/stop-using-your-face-or-thumb-to-unlock-your-phone-1851438205